Simple machine terms and definitions

MIKids – explains the 6 kinds of simple machines and gives examples

Edheads – game to find and identify simple machines around the home (needs Flash plug-in)

Dirtmeister’s science reporter: investigating simple machines

Levers – animations of 3 different kinds of levers from Enchanted Learning

Simple machine experiments

Which simple machines do I use the most?

There's a machine in my toolbox - find out about simple machines and your toys